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Article Abstract:

The Defense Dept has a new initiative that could introduce new technologies to soldiers more quickly and at lower costs. The Pentagon first identifies a military requirement and finds a matching mature technology to meet it. What follows is an advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD).

Planning, Product development, Defense industry, United States. Department of Defense, Defence industry, Defence programs

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Star warned

Article Abstract:

The viability of the missile defense systems being developed by the Pentagon remains to be an issue. A perceived threat was causing the Pentagon to develop the systems without considering their viability. BMDO's Theater High Altitude Area Defense missile program has just failed.

Evaluation, Finance, Ballistic missile defenses, United States. Missile Defense Agency

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Up, up and away: the U.S. military brings back the balloon

Article Abstract:

The US Army has discovered that inexpensive, unmanned balloons called aerostats can detect cruise missiles earlier than can ground-based radar. Fiber-optic cables transmit data about the missile's position to the ground.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Balloons, Balloons (Aircraft), Military surveillance

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